Paula Patton - Met Ball 2012

Paula Patton waves hello to her fans at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The 36-year-old actress wore a custom Vera Wang rose quartz strapless silk faille gown with pleated detail at the bodice and gently a-lined skirt.

“I always love a lip,” Paula recently shared with People about her makeup routine. “A berry color, or even a soft nude. Plus a little color on my cheeks. It makes such a big difference on your face.”

This year’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit – celebrating the opening of the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition – is co-chaired by Carey Mulligan, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and designer Miuccia Prada.

10+ pictures inside of Paula Patton at the 2012 Met Ball…